Naraka Chaturdashi 2031 Date — Thursday, November 13, 2031
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2031? Naraka Chaturdashi 2031 falls on Thursday, November 13, 2031.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2031 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 12 November 2031 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 13 November 2031 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 14 November 2031 |
Why we celebrate
Krishna slayed Narakasura freeing 16,000 princesses; ritual bath before sunrise removes naraka (hellish karma).
How it is celebrated
Abhyang snan (oil bath), diya lighting, choti Diwali fireworks.
Puja timing
Bath before sunrise (Brahma muhurta ideal); evening diya for Yama.
Foods & offerings
Poha, sweets; light breakfast after bath.
Rituals
- Apply ubtan/oil before dawn bath.
- Light diyas at door; worship Yama.
Naraka Chaturdashi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2030 | Fri, 25 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Thu, 13 November 2031 |
| 2032 | Tue, 2 November 2032 |
| 2033 | Sat, 22 October 2033 |
| 2034 | Thu, 9 November 2034 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2031
- Diwali 2031 date — Fri, 14 November 2031
- Dhanteras 2031 date — Wed, 12 November 2031
- Govardhan Puja 2031 date — Sat, 15 November 2031
- Bhai Dooj 2031 date — Sun, 16 November 2031
- Chhath Puja 2031 date — Thu, 20 November 2031
- Skanda Sashti 2031 date — Thu, 20 November 2031
- Karva Chauth 2031 date — Mon, 3 November 2031
- Tulsi Vivah 2031 date — Tue, 25 November 2031
- Sharad Purnima 2031 date — Thu, 30 October 2031
- Kartik Purnima 2031 date — Fri, 28 November 2031
- Dussehra 2031 date — Sat, 25 October 2031
- Durga Puja 2031 date — Thu, 23 October 2031
